Politics
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Close Georgia Governor Race Reason Why Democratic Debate Held in Atlanta
Some candidates may not make it to the next Democratic debate in December, but some members of one group of people will. Protestor Bob Kunst said he’s been to more than 100 events in support of President Donald Trump. Kunst showed up at the Democratic Debate in Atlanta wearing his usual…
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Democratic Debate Coming to Georgia: Expert Says State May Turn Purple
The fourth Democratic presidential debate happened last night in Westerville, Ohio, but the fifth, on Nov. 20, will be held in Georgia. Why Georgia? Georgia has a strong potential to become purple state, according to University of Georgia Political Science Professor Charles Bullock. This is due to the close gubernatorial…
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Early Voting Begins in Northeast Georgia
For those looking to avoid long lines on municipal Election Day, early voting has begun in Georgia. On Oct. 14, polling places across the state opened for voters looking to turn in their ballots before the official Nov. 5 Election Day. They will be voting in municipal general and special…
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What Locals DON’T Know About the U.S. Constitution and What One Town is Doing About It
Sept. 17 marks the start of Constitution Week. In Watkinsville, Georgia, the city’s Junior American Citizens (JAC) led a Constitution program. There were people of all ages dressed in period costumes. A few minutes before 4:30 p.m., nearly 100 people moved to a field of grass in front of the…
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3 Athens-Clarke County Officials Advocate For Board of Elections Audit
Some Athens-Clarke County officials are advocating for an audit of the Board of Elections in light of a congressional investigation regarding a voting machine at the Winterville Train Depot precinct. The investigation is in response to last November’s unexplained decline in votes for lieutenant governor. Democrats won every partisan race…
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Breaking Down Georgia’s Winding Path to Medical Marijuana Legalization
When Nora Bushfield’s daughter was born, she gave her the name Jolie. Jolie means pretty in French, and her mother said she is. She’s beautiful. When Jolie was nine months old, she started having uncontrollable seizures. Intractable, they’re called, because they can’t be stopped by typical treatment methods. Jolie could…
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How Germany’s Emerging Extremist Party Clinched the Internet
German researchers are intrigued by a new phenomenon: the majority of all political discussion on social media is coming from a party with only slightly more than 10% control of the Bundestag, the national German parliament. The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party has rapidly developed a massive social media presence.…
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Atlanta Native Brings Awareness to Political Causes Through Character-Based Performance Art
On Sine Die—the name for the final day of the Georgia legislative session— Priscilla Smith is found in the hallway of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building writing condolence letters to state legislators who voted to advance the controversial House Bill 481. Nicknamed the “heartbeat bill,” HB 481 would ban most…
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Student, Teacher, Rapper, Politician: UGA Student Mariah Parker Does it All
Twenty-six-year-old Mariah Parker spends her days pursuing a doctorate degree in Language and Literacy Education from the University of Georgia. Plus, she teaches undergraduate classes. And, she performs as a rapper. Then there’s the job of representing District 2 on the Athens-Clarke County Commission. Not the normal life of a…